Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hanoi
Hanoi- Start point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Terminal 2)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore Hanoi Old Quarter at own pace
- Day 2
Hanoi
Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Family meal at local artisan's house or riverside restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Quang Phu Cau incense stick making village and learn techniques from local artisans
- Visit traditional conical hat making village and make and paint your own hat
- Family meal at local artisan's house or riverside restaurant
- Visit lacquer art making village and paint your own lacquer piece
- Stop at clothing export surplus shop
Landmarks Quang Phu Cau - Day 3
Hanoi to Bac Ha - Ta Van Chu
Hanoi to Bac Ha - Ta Van Chu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek to Ta Van Chu homestay (approximately 10 km)
Landmarks Bac Ha 
- Day 4
Bac Ha
Bac Ha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during trek), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay)
Included Activities
- Visit Bac Ha fairground market
- Trek to hill tribe village (approximately 5 to 6 hours)
- Picnic lunch during trek
Landmarks Bac Ha Market - Day 5
Bac Ha to Ha Giang
Bac Ha to Ha Giang- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay)
Included Activities
- Visit local markets and shop fronts
- Visit local museum
- Explore Cuom Village
Landmarks Quan Ba Pass (Heaven's Gate) Cuom Village 
- Day 6
Ha Giang to Dong Van
Ha Giang to Dong Van- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay), Hotel 4* (Hoa Cuong Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Browse Minh Tao Market
- Wander through Nam Luong village
- Pass through Lung Tam textile village
- Visit Vuong Family Palace in Sa Phin commune
Landmarks Minh Tao Market Nam Luong Lung Tam Vuong Family Palace 
- Day 7
Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Bao Lac
Dong Van - Ma Pi Leng Pass - Meo Vac - Bao Lac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay)
Included Activities
- Travel Ma Pi Leng Pass (15 km winding road)
- Visit Meo Vac market
- Trekking loop from Dong Van (approximately 4 hours, moderate difficulty)
- Drive to Bao Lac with views of terraced rice farms
Landmarks Ma Pi Leng Pass Meo Vac - Day 8
Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake
Bao Lac to Ba Be Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Prepared by family-owned guesthouse hosts), Dinner (Delicious dinner with hosts)
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Local homestay)
Included Activities
- Boat exploration of Ba Be National Park
- Visit waterfalls feeding Ba Be Lake
- Light walks and observation of flora and fauna
Landmarks Ba Be Lake Ba Be National Park 
- Day 9
Ba Be to Hanoi
Ba Be to Hanoi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to explore Ba Be Lake
- Boat trip on Nang River to Dau Dang waterfalls
- Walk to admire Dau Dang waterfall
- Boat journey up river and across lake from north to south
Landmarks Dau Dang Waterfalls Nang River - Day 10
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Hanoi to Ninh Binh- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital
- Cycle around Hoa Lu village
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Bamboo boat exploration of Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
Landmarks Hoa Lu Tam Coc 
- Day 11
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on cruise while navigating through islets), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Aquamarine Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Halong Bay and hundreds of islets
- Afternoon activities on cruise (depending on boat itinerary)
Landmarks Halong Bay 
- Day 12
Halong Bay
Halong Bay- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served in dining room), Brunch (Brunch served on cruise while sailing back to harbor)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Silk Path Luxury or similar), Hotel 4* ( Tirant Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
- Tai Chi class on sun deck
- Visit limestone cave with stalagmites and stalactites
- Day 13
Hanoi
Hanoi- End point
- Noi Bai International Terminal 2, Sân Bay Quốc Tế Nội Bài, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Terminal 2)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Healthy breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit local markets for souvenirs
